# Marcellus STARDUSTER SA-300

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8660136
- Manufacturer (registry): MARCELLUS
- Model: STARDUSTER SA-300
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/marcellus-starduster-sa-300

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N2498](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2498): [Wilson Zachary H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20ZACHARY%20H), [Plant City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plant%20City), built 1972, S/N 7242

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA242), Jul 24, 2007: Marcellus Starduster SA-300 (N2498), Columbia, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB MIA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA156), May 12, 1996: Marcellus Star Fire (N2498), Umatilla, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA74FKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG56), Mar 9, 1974: Starduster II (N2498), Brooks, GA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20070724014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070724014159A), Jul 24, 2007: Amtr STARDUSTR300 (N2498), Columbia, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after a hard landing the aircraft started to pull to the left. During the effort to keep the aircraft straight, the pilot noticed the…
- [Accident 19960512015919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960512015919A), May 12, 1996: Amtr STARFIRE (N2498), Umatilla, FL, Substantial damage. Made wheel landing. Applied brakes tail up. Nosed over.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Murray Thomas J III STARDUSTER SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/murray-thomas-j-iii-starduster-sa300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602ZY
- [Jordan J B/Cooley O M STARDUSTER SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/jordan-j-b-cooley-o-m-starduster-sa300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056079E
- [Reeves Ray STARDUSTER SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/reeves-ray-starduster-sa300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629C6
- [Gerald M Matheme STARDUSTER SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/gerald-m-matheme-starduster-sa300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05641LH
- [Mahr STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/mahr-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8660126
- [Wick STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/wick-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8660167
- [O'Connell STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/o-connell-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8660168
- [Neubert STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/neubert-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8660189
- [Kreischer STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/kreischer-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8660193
- [Tucker-Hurni STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/tucker-hurni-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86601M3
- [Elwood STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/elwood-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86601MN
- [Foncell-Carpenter STARDUSTER SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/foncell-carpenter-starduster-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86601S8

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